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Ventusky vs Zoom Earth: catalog facts
Ventusky	Zoom Earth

Best for: Checking wind, rain and temperature forecasts visually across a region	Best for: Following storms, fires and weather on a live satellite map
Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Premium tier.	Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Zoom Earth Pro subscription.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
More than 50 weather layers on one map Compare forecast models such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON and GEM Animated wind visualisation	Live satellite loops and rain radar Hurricane and storm tracking ICON and GFS forecast models Detailed unit, time and animation settings
Some features need a Premium subscription Requires an internet connection	Some features need a Pro subscription Requires an internet connection
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Ventusky ventusky.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Zoom Earth zoom.earth Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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